Xiaomi 15 rumored to arrive in mid-October with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4

Last week a report claimed that Xiaomi has the exclusive first launch rights for Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, and today a new rumor tells us when exactly to expect said launch. According to the prolific leaker Digital Chat Station, the first device powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is tentatively scheduled to arrive in mid-October. If the previous report regarding Xiaomi's exclusivity was accurate, this means the Xiaomi 15 (and possibly the 15 Pro alongside it) will become official in mid-October. Xiaomi 14 Of course a lot can change between now and then as we're...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_rumored_to_arrive_in_midoctober_with_the_snapdragon_8_gen_4-news-62715.php

One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S22 series halted due to a bug

Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 6.1, containing the Galaxy AI features that debuted in January, to the Galaxy S22 family in Korea yesterday. And here we are not even 24 hours later, and it seems like the rollout has already been halted. Note that while yesterday's rollout included many more devices, it only appears to have been paused specifically for the Galaxy S22 series. The reason, as always in such cases, has to do with a bug - quality control on software updates is hard, for sure, but it shouldn't be this hard to spot something so obvious. We're talking about the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_61_update_for_galaxy_s22_series_halted_due_to_a_bug-news-62714.php

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra unboxing

The new Huawei Pura 70 Ultra just arrived at our office door so we're bringing you a peek inside its box. The box itself is a big white cardboard and comes in a nice paper sleeve that imitates the phone's faux leather backing. Inside is the phone itself - ours is the maxed-out 16GB/1TB Green with subtle gold trim. There's also a SIM tool, a USB-C to USB-C cable, and a charging adapter. It's the perfect package with both a USB-C and USB-A port - yes, you can use both - and tops out at 100W - that's Huawei's SuperCharge standard. Check out our hands-on with the Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pura_70_ultra_unboxing-news-62666.php

HTC A101 Plus Edition tablet gets official with Unisoc T606 chipset

Not long ago a leak surfaced regarding the upcoming HTC U24 Pro smartphone, and if you needed even more proof that the Taiwanese company does in fact still exist, here you go. Today the HTC A101 Plus Edition tablet got official in Russia. It's priced at RUB 15,990, which right now means about $174 or €162. For that amount of cash, you get a 10.95-inch 1,920x1,200 IPS touchscreen, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 10W wired charging. It runs Android 14 and is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset. It has dual 13 MP cameras on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_a101_plus_edition_tablet_gets_official_with_unisoc_t606_chipset-news-62713.php

Google Pixel 8a marketing materials leak

The Google Pixel 8a's official announcement is still more than ten days away. And yet, we're now at the stage where we're seeing at least one leak regarding it each and every day, if not two. Today's leak seems to basically be the Google website listing for the Pixel 8a, obviously prepared in advance for the launch. It's unclear if this was made live for a short while by mistake, or if it was leaked from inside the website's development team. Google Pixel 8a marketing materials Either way, here it is. Note the weird outline around the text, which probably means this has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_8a_marketing_materials_leak-news-62704.php

New Sony Xperia 1 VI leak details the cameras, chipset, and battery

Sony is expected to unveil the Xperia 1 VI flagship smartphone at its event on May 17. While we've heard a few things about it over the last few weeks, today a new rumor brings us more details, including the leaked renders you can see below. So let's dive in. Unsurprisingly, the Xperia 1 VI will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It will come with a 16mm ultrawide camera, a 24mm main camera (48mm with 2x optical zoom), and an 85-170mm telephoto zoom camera. The zoom camera goes further than the Xperia 1 V's which maxed out at 125mm, but the other specs seem identical....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_sony_xperia_1_vi_leak-news-62703.php

High-end MediaTek-powered smartphone to land in the US for the first time this year

The Android smartphone market in the US is quite different from Europe or Asia, in that there are fewer options, especially at the mid-range and low-end. But even when we're talking high-end, one thing is obvious - all of the top shelf devices in that market use a Qualcomm chipset. No MediaTek anywhere (and no Exynos either, for what it's worth). And that's despite the fact that MediaTek's 9000 series chips have, for a few years now, been very close in performance to Qualcomm's latest and greatest. The situation will thankfully change later this year, when, for the first time, a "premium"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/highend_mediatekpowered_smartphone_to_land_in_the_us_for_the_first_time_this_year-news-62702.php

vivo Y38 5G quietly goes official with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 6,000 mAh battery

vivo has introduced a new lower-midrange smartphone in Taiwan today - meet the Y38. There was no announcement or anything like that, the phone was just listed on vivo's official website for Taiwan. We doubt it will only be sold over there, so expect it to make its way to other markets soon. The vivo Y38 comes with a 6.68-inch 720x1612 120 Hz LCD touchscreen, and it's powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. This is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which is expandable via microSDs up to 1TB. The phone has a 50 MP main rear camera with a 2 MP depth sensor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y38_5g_quietly_goes_official_with_snapdragon_4_gen_2_soc_6000_mah_battery-news-62701.php

WhatsApp now gives you a new way to organize events

Today WhatsApp is introducing a new way to organize events. It should thus be easier to plan get togethers directly in WhatsApp, without the need for separate apps, regardless of whether you're setting up a virtual meeting or birthday dinner or whatever else. Anyone can create an event that others can respond to in a group chat, so that the entire group knows who's coming and who isn't. Events will also be listed in each group's information page, and those who are going will get a notification when the event is getting close. Events are rolling out to groups that belong to a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_now_gives_you_a_new_way_to_organize_events-news-62687.php

iQOO Z9x is coming to India soon

Last month vivo sub-brand iQOO made the Z9x official in China, and it looks like the phone is coming to India very soon. Spare parts pricing is already available for the Z9x on vivo's Indian website, signifying a launch in the very near future in the country. This also shows the RAM/storage combos that will be offered in India: 4/128GB, 6/128GB, and 8/128GB. The iQOO Z9x is identical to the vivo T3x which launched in India in mid-April starting at INR 13,499 (approximately $161 or €151 at the current exchange rates). And when we say identical, we mean 100% the same device on the inside,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z9x_is_coming_to_india_soon-news-62686.php

Apple Watch Ultra 3 to have almost no hardware upgrades

One of the most famous analysts in the tech world when it comes to all things Apple has to be Ming-Chi Kuo, and today he's back with a tidbit regarding the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3. This is now expected to become official at the company's fall event, most likely taking place in September. That's contrary to a report (by the same source, no less) from last October claiming there wouldn't be an Ultra 3 this year. If you were expecting huge hardware changes compared to its predecessor, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 introduced in 2023, you will apparently be disappointed. Kuo says there will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_ultra_3_to_have_almost_no_hardware_upgrades-news-62685.php

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices dominated AnTuTu in April

At the beginning of each month the folks behind the AnTuTu benchmark publish two charts for the previous month - one focuses on the best performing devices, the other on 'flagship killers', revealing which chipsets are at the top of their respective games. The charts for April are now out, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 dominates the high-performance category, occupying the first four spots out of the top five, and seven out of the top 10. The other three are, of course, held by devices powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9300. The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is first with an average AnTuTu score...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_8_gen_3_devices_dominate_antutus_april_chart-news-62684.php

HTC U24 Pro surfaces in the Google Play Console, coming soon

Few people think about HTC anymore, but it was one of the original Android smartphone makers, and it's still around - if barely. Last year in May, it launched the U23 Pro, and it looks like it's now readying a successor for that device, which will most likely end up being called U24 Pro (as the number in these names seems to indicate the year of release a la Samsung's S series recently). The HTC U24 Pro has been listed in the Google Play Console, a move which usually signifies an official launch is coming in the next few weeks. It was also spotted in the Geekbench online database a few...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u24_pro_surfaces_in_the_google_play_console_coming_soon-news-62669.php

Xiaomi 14 SE is allegedly coming to India in June

The Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro, and Xiaomi 14 Ultra will soon get a new sibling in the series if a new leak from a usually reliable source is to be believed. The fourth member of the family is said to be the Xiaomi 14 SE, a model which is expected to launch in India in June. It will be priced under INR 50,000 ($599 or €560 at the current exchange rates). Unfortunately, the source of this information hasn't revealed any of the phone's specs, so it's unclear exactly what you'll be getting for that sort of money. Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro He alleges the 14 SE could be a rebranded Civi 4 Pro,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_14_se_is_allegedly_coming_to_india_in_june-news-62674.php

Apple's Safari browser will get an AI makeover this year

Apple's getting ready to overuse the AI buzzword just like everyone else has been doing for a while, and the big AI push is also coming this year to Safari, the company's web browser, according to a new report. The next version of Safari will be AI-infused, and it's expected to launch alongside iOS 18, which means it will most likely be presented at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Safari will get Intelligent Search, which will leverage on-device AI to identify topics and key phrases within a web page you're looking at in order to summarize its contents for you....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_safari_browser_will_get_an_ai_makeover_this_year-news-62668.php

Infinix Note 40 Pro+ in for review

This is the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ and it's on sale in India with a nicely-stocked box. Ours is the Vintage Green model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It ships with a USB-C cable, a 100W wired charger, a tempered glass protector, and a special MagCase with Qi2 and MagSafe-styled magnets on the back, corresponding to the phone's wireless charging coil. The MagCase enables reverse wireless charging to another phone, though you could opt to charge it via cable as well. Infinix bundles the MagPower portable power bank and wireless charger with the Note 40 Pro+ - it's a 3,020mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_40_pro_in_for_review-news-62667.php

OnePlus Nord 4 runs Geekbench, gets certifications confirming chipset and battery

The OnePlus Nord 4 has long been rumored to be a rebranding of the China-only OnePlus Ace 3V. Last week this was sort of confirmed by a rumor claiming that the Nord 4 would be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset - just like the Ace 3V. Now a Geekbench listing for a OnePlus phone with the model number CPH2621 has surfaced, and would you know it - it's powered by the same SoC. Thus, this could be the Nord 4. OnePlus Ace 3V It managed a 1,875 single-core score and a 4,934 multi-core score, and the tested prototype had 12GB of RAM, though more memory options could be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_4_runs_geekbench_gets_certifications_confirming_chipset_and_battery-news-62652.php

New Apple Pencil to have haptic feedback

Apple is working on a new Apple Pencil, and this one will apparently come with some exciting new features, according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. The upcoming stylus will feature haptic feedback built-in, making the writing experience feel more natural. This will hopefully be at least somewhat customizable, so it will act differently depending on what you're doing with the pen, but such details haven't been outed yet. Other recent rumors also claimed it would come with a squeeze detection mechanism. When you pair that with the double-tap gesture, it could result in iPad owners...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_apple_pencil_to_have_haptic_feedback-news-62649.php

Deal: get €5 discount on all Yesim data eSIMs with our coupon

Last month we tested some eSIMs as a way to stay connected abroad and walked away happy with the experience. We will be using the eSIMs in upcoming travels and thought that you might want to try it yourselves, so we reached out to Yesim. They offered a special deal – €5 off their mobile data plans. To redeem the discount, head over to Yesim and use this code: GSMARENA. Unlike some eSIM providers, Yesim offers unlimited data plan – that is an ‘all you can eat’ plan for a certain period of time (usually, 7, 15 or 30 days). These cost more than the data-capped plans, but they are the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_discount_5_esim_data_plan_with_yesim_coupon-news-62620.php

EU Commission designates iPadOS as gatekeeper

The European Union Commission has placed iPadOS as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Following an eight-month investigation, the EU Commission concluded that iPadOS is on three key premises. Apple is leveraging its ecosystem to disincentivize users from switching to other operating systems and devices – essentially locking users to iPadOS. A similar case is made for business users who are locked into the platform due to its “large and commercially attractive user base”. The EU Commission also concludes that iPadOS’s business users exceed the threshold for a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/eu_commission_designates_ipados_as_gatekeeper-news-62651.php

Nothing Phone (2a) launched in blue

Nothing Phone (2a) is now available in a new blue colorway for the Indian market. The new shade which was previously teased is now official and will go on open sale in India from 12PM on May 2. The new color is a dark shade of blue and the device will be available in the same RAM and storage trims - either 8/128GB or 12/256GB. Nothing Phone (2a) in Blue Pricing for the 8/128GB trim still starts at INR 23,999 ($287) though Nothing is holding a one-day offer price of INR 19,999 ($240) on launch day. Nothing did not reveal if the Phone (2a) in blue will be available in other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_launched_in_blue_-news-62642.php

vivo X100s gets benchmarked with Dimensity 9300+

The vivo X100s is really happening, revealed Boxiao Han, a product manager at the company. The phone will have a Dimensity 9300+ with an even more powerful Cortex-X4 core with 3.4 GHz frequency and better AI performance, the executive stated. The post was accompanied by a bunch of benchmark results, revealing the Dimensity 9300+ really is better than the 9300, but mostly in the CPU department. vivo X100s benchmark results The phone will be able to edit pictures with AI features, Han revealed. They posted five photos on their Weibo profile, claiming only the last one with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x100s_gets_benchmarked_with_dimensity_9300-news-62640.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 17

Week 17 brought yet another change in the lead of our trending chart. The Samsung Galaxy A55 is back on top, managing to beat last week's winner, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, by the narrowest of margins. Xiaomi's Redmi Note 13 Pro once again completed the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] The Infinix GT 20 Pro came in fourth position, meaning that we have four different makers represented in the top quartet. Samsung's newly unveiled Galaxy C55 came in fifth, ahead of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. In seven and eight we have the Redmi Note 13 and yet another Infinix phone - the Note 40...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_17-news-62639.php

Infinix GT 20 Pro arrives with Dimensity 8200 Ultimate, 144Hz screen, and customizable LEDs

Infinix launched the GT 10 Pro last August as its first gaming smartphone. And today, as expected, the brand unveiled the Infinix GT 20 Pro as the GT 10 Pro's successor at a global launch event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Infinix GT 20 Pro has the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate at the helm, paired with 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage onboard. It runs XOS 14 out of the box, and Infinix has promised two Android version upgrades and three years of security updates for the smartphone. The Infinix GT 20 Pro also has a Pixelworks X5 Turbo dedicated gaming display chip under...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_gt_20_pro_features_price_sale_date-news-62638.php

Weekly poll: will you take a chance on one of the Huawei Pura 70 phones?

The Huawei Ascend P1 was introduced way back in 2012 and while the ‘Ascend’ was eventually dropped, the P-series remained a staple of the company’s high-end Android offerings. But now it’s entering a new era and is getting a new name – Pura. The Huawei Pura 70 series was introduced this week with four models, though the differences between them are fairly small – except for the Ultra, which has a pretty unique design. Let’s start with it, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra. The phone is equipped with a 1” 50MP sensor, but Huawei has found a way to reduce camera bump chonkiness with a retractable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_will_you_take_a_chance_on_one_of_the_huawei_pura_70_phones-news-62603.php

Ultrahuman Ring Air in for review

Smart rings may be the next big thing in the wearables market and we just received the Ultrahuman Ring Air to see how it stacks up against the established smartwatches and smartbands. This is the lightest smart ring currently on the market ranging between 2-3 grams depending on the size you pick and it’s just 2.4mm thick – a lot less intrusive than a chunky smartwatch. Despite its slender frame, Ring Air promises the standard array of health-tracking features found on smartwatches including continuous heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) and SpO2 monitoring. You also get detailed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ultrahuman_ring_air_in_for_review-news-62630.php

Weekly poll results: the Motorola Edge 50 series is promising but overpriced

Last week’s poll shows that Motorola aimed too high with the pricing of the Edge 50 series. That said, with solid review scores and a good discount, these could become very popular (we have already reviewed the Pro and Ultra models). Starting with the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, nearly half of voters picked the “it costs too much” option. Maybe they would have felt differently if the phone had the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, but the 8s variant is an issue at €1,000. Many in the comments were posting about how you can get more performance at that price point. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_motorola_edge_50_series_is_promising_but_overpriced-news-62604.php

Deals: Samsung Galaxy S24 and Tab S9 FE prices drop, M3-powered MacBooks get cheaper too

The prices of the Samsung Galaxy S24 trio are starting to fall, with discounts ranging from $75 off for the small one to $200 off for the Ultra. These phones will be supported for 7 years (both OS updates and security patches), so by getting it a few months after launch you’re not missing out on much. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra gets the best discount, $200 off the 256GB and 512GB variants. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $200 off Read our review 12/256GB - $1,100 at Amazon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_samsung_galaxy_s24_and_tab_s9_fe_prices_drop_m3powered_macbooks_get_cheaper_too-news-62622.php